December Webinar to Guide Successful Organic Seed Starting Techniques
Are you interested in improving your organic seed starting and transplanting techniques? Join SDSPA for this informative and practical webinar designed for organic and transitioning growers.
Michelle Grosek, from Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, S.D. will share best practices for starting your own transplants, managing inputs organically, and optimizing germination and plant health for successful field planting. Our expert speaker will share farm-based methods and practical tips tailored to South Dakota and Upper Plains conditions.
This webinar will cover:
- Organic transition resources
- Best practices for organic seed starting
- Seed selection and sourcing
- Organic media, trays, and amendments
- Germination conditions and early growth tips
Participants are invited to bring your questions and challenges as there will be time for open discussion and resource sharing. Whether you’re a beginning grower or looking to refine your current practices, this webinar will help you start strong next season.
Michelle and Rick Grosek’s 80-acre USDA-certified organic farm includes a combination of organic vegetable gardens, small ruminants and poultry, a year-round farm stand with products from a wide range of regional producers, a commercial kitchen, and vacation rental.
This program is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).